Ocean Race village rocked by blast

The Volvo Ocean Race village in Galway city was rocked by an explosion last night.

Ocean Race village rocked by blast
Mon, 01 Jun, 2009 - 11:28

The Volvo Ocean Race village in Galway city was rocked by an explosion last night.

A loud blast occurred at 11.20pm when a gas cylinder caught fire in the service area for the racing yachts.

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